Preparations for the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties

The Conference of the Parties

Welcomes the proposals put forward by the Executive Secretary in his note on preparations for the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties(66) and requests that preparation for the priority themes for the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties continue as outlined in that document;

Encourages the Executive Secretary, in preparation for the protected areas theme at the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to actively collaborate with the Vth World Congress on Protected Areas, as well as with other appropriate conventions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations;

Invites Parties, other Governments and relevant international organizations to provide appropriate financial support for the organization of the ad hoc technical expert groups on mountain biological diversity, protected areas, and technology transfer and cooperation.